World Stroke Day 2022 and Menopause

World Stroke Day 2022 is October 29. Menopause can increase our risk for stroke. What are our risks for stroke? Do you have high blood pressure? Are you physically inactive?

Age

Is there an association between age and stroke?

In Learn About Stroke: Facts and Figures About Stroke the World Stroke Organization (WSO) elaborate on:

  • “The incidence of stroke increases significantly with age, however over 60% of strokes happen to people under the age of 70 and 16% happen to those under the age of 50”.

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and stroke?

In Menopause and Women’s Health the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women note:

“Going through menopause does not cause cardiovascular disease. But the approach of menopause marks a point in midlife when women’s cardiovascular risk factors can accelerate and focusing on overall health is crucial”.

Early Menopause

Is there an association between early menopause and stroke?

In Menopause Before 40 Tied To Higher Stroke Risk an American Heart Association News author elaborates on:

World Stroke Day 2022 and Menopause

“Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and women have a 4% higher lifetime stroke risk than men. Some studies show women who experience menopause at an earlier age have a higher risk of heart disease in general. But research has produced mixed results on the relationship between stroke and the age menopause started”.

Stroke

What is stroke?

In Learn About Stroke: Facts and Figures About Stroke the WSO’s definition is:

  • “Stroke is a condition where the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation, brain damage and loss of function. It is most frequently caused by a clot in an artery supplying blood to the brain. It can also be caused by hemorrhage when a burst vessel causes blood to leak into the brain. Stroke can cause permanent damage, including partial paralysis and impairment in speech, comprehension and memory. The part of the brain affected and the length of time the blood supply has been stopped affects the type and the severity of disability”.

Cardiovascular Disease

What is cardiovascular diseases?

In About Cardiovascular Disease the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health definition is:

“Cardiovascular disease includes diseases of the heart, veins and arteries. Many people think that cardiovascular disease is more likely to be associated with men. However, cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in women”.

World Stroke Day 2022

What is the World Stroke Day 2022 campaign?

In World Stroke Day the WSO explain:

World Stroke Day 2022 and Menopause“When somebody has a stroke, every second that goes by is crucial. As brain tissue and millions of neurons begin to fade away, time could not be more precious. Our #Precioustime campaign aims to raise awareness of stroke signs and the benefits of timely access to emergency medical care”.

Stroke Symptoms

What are stroke symptoms?

In Learn About Stroke: Facts and Figures About Stroke the WSO note:

World Stroke Day 2022 and Menopause

Healthcare Provider

What if I think I may be at risk for stroke?

If you think you are at risk for stroke, talk to your healthcare provider about your risks

In Learn About Stroke: Facts and Figures About Stroke the WSO note:

“One of the main clinical risk factors for stroke is high blood pressure as a result of atherosclerosis. There are many other risk factors, including tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, harmful use of alcohol, atrial fibrillation, raised blood lipid levels, obesity, genetic disposition, stress and depression”.

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Last Updated: 29 October 2022 – Last Revised: 25 October 2022
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